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The Philippine Men’s Rising Stars are set to represent the country at the 2026 Southeast Asian 7s, scheduled on January 30–31 at the Singapore Recreation Club and the National Stadium in Singapore. The Rising Stars squad brings together a promising mix of young talent and developing national prospects as they compete against teams from across the region in the fast-paced sevens format.  Players representing the Philippines:
Head Coach – Serupepeli Naqasima Physiotherapist – Jun Whei Cheah Team Manager – Jane Francisco The Philippines will open its campaign against Indonesia at 9:20 AM (PHT), aiming to start strong in the tournament and showcase the country’s growing depth in rugby sevens. About Philippine Rugby Football Union The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby in the Philippines. Established in 1998, PRFU is dedicated to the development and promotion of rugby across the country, from grassroots to elite levels. PRFU oversees various rugby programs, competitions, and national teams, aiming to make rugby a major sport in the Philippines. For inquiries, please contact: [email protected] The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU), following the submission of its proposal, held a meeting with the Department of Education (DepEd) on January 20 to discuss the implementation of the “Bayanihan Rugby: A Sport for Development Pilot Program.”
The meeting was attended by Cesar S. Abalon, Chief Education Program Specialist from the Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS) of the Department of Education. This initiative aims to collaborate with DepEd in delivering a values-based sports program that uses rugby as a tool for education, inclusion, and positive youth development. Through structured and age-appropriate activities, the program seeks to integrate physical activity with character formation inside the school setting. The proposed pilot program will be implemented in the Pasig Division, targeting eight public elementary schools. It will focus on Grade 5 students (ages 10–11) through teacher-led sessions based on the PRFU’s Rugby Rising Play curriculum. The program emphasizes the use of sport to develop essential life skills such as discipline, respect, leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Through this pilot, the PRFU and DepEd aim to explore how rugby can support holistic learning and contribute to the overall development of Filipino youth at the grassroots level. About Philippine Rugby Football Union The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby in the Philippines. Established in 1998, PRFU is dedicated to the development and promotion of rugby across the country, from grassroots to elite levels. PRFU oversees various rugby programs, competitions, and national teams, aiming to make rugby a major sport in the Philippines. For inquiries, please contact: [email protected] |
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